If you've got a scratch in your hardwood flooring, you may not need to call in the professionals. Follow these tips to get ...

I love hardwood floors, but do you know what I don't love? Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time ...

Dear James: The old hardwood floors in my parents' house are a mess. I would like to repair them and use as much of the original wood as possible. Do you have any advice? -- Nichole S. Dear Nichole: ...

Hardwood floors are one of the most beloved features in Southern homes because they add warmth, character, and timeless charm. But over time, even the most beautiful planks can start to look dull, dry ...

The best way to fix hardwood floor scratches is determined by the severity of the scratch. Surface-level scratches can often be remedied by cleaning and polishing the surface. Deeper scratches may ...

Here's a do-it-yourself primer if you have hardwood floors that have sustained water damage: 1. Sand with a vibrating-type sander. Start with medium sand paper; then finish with fine sand paper.

A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a loose floorboard or two floorboards rubbing together — or environmental — ...

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Have you ever been embarrassed to have guests come over for dinner because of the worn places in the hardwood floor’s finish around the dining room chairs? Or the little area in front of your patio ...